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Vector Algebra question
2025 · 24 Jan · Shift 1 · Q38
JEE MainMathematicsVector AlgebraMCQ+4 / −1
Let a=i^+2j^+3k^,b=3i^+j^−k^ and c be three vectors such that c is coplanar with a and b. If the vector C is perpendicular to b and a⋅c=5, then ∣c∣ is equal to
A
611
B
321
C
18
D
16
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Correct answer: A
Given vectors
a=i^+2j^+3k^=(1,2,3),b=3i^+j^−k^=(3,1,−1)
Since c is coplanar with a and b, we can write
c=xa+yb
for some scalars x,y.
Use perpendicular condition
The question states that c is perpendicular to b, so